JP2003276263A - Paper discharge mechanism - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a paper discharge mechanism which prevents paper from being drawn falsely for theft or abuse and causes no damage to a printer or a paper feeding device. <P>SOLUTION: This paper discharge mechanism discharges accommodated continuous paper in a predetermined format according to an operation for using the paper. The paper discharge mechanism comprises a continuous paper accommodating section, a paper discharge section for conveying the paper from the continuous paper accommodating section to a pick-up outlet, a cutting means for cutting the paper in a predetermined length, a guide section for guiding the paper in a portion between the continuous paper accommodating section and the paper discharge section, a holding means for movably holding the guide section, a detecting means for outputting a signal by being operated by virtue of the movement of the holding means, and a display means for displaying a signal indicative of the abnormality in accordance with the output signal of the detecting means. The signal is displayed on the display means in accordance with the output signal of the detecting means when the paper is forcedly drawn from the pick-up outlet. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a paper discharge mechanism for discharging stored continuous paper in a predetermined manner in response to an operation when using paper.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, there has been known a paper discharge mechanism in which a continuous paper is cut and taken out by a required amount each time it is used in an automatic ticket vending machine or the like.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a main part mechanism of an automatic ticket vending machine having a paper discharge mechanism built therein. A front side of an outer case 31 has a take-out port 32 for discharging a paper and a continuous roll inside. The paper 33 is built in. The continuous roll paper contains paper printed with a ticket design corresponding to the type of sale. The continuous roll paper 33 is printed with the purchase date, the type of seat purchased, and the like by the head 34a of the printer 34 and the platen roller 34b, and is sent out to the take-out port 32 by the feed roller 35. In this case, each purchase ticket is automatically separated and sent out to the take-out port by the auto cutter 36 installed between the printer 34 and the feed roller 35 at intervals of one sheet.
In such a paper discharge mechanism, normally, the stored continuous paper 33 is printed and discharged in a predetermined manner in response to an operation when the paper is used. However, when the paper is forcibly pulled out from the paper outlet, Since the paper is pulled out before the automatic cutter 36 operates, the paper feeding mechanism 3
There is a problem that an abnormality occurs in the sheet No. 5 or the like, which causes a machine failure, or the continuous paper 33 is pulled out more than necessary.

[0004]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In an automatic ticket vending machine for high-priced vouchers or tickets, if a sheet is illegally pulled out for the purpose of theft or misuse, a voucher with an unreasonably high amount of money is entered or duplicated. Damage will be a serious problem as tickets will be distributed illegally. Also,
In an automatic ticket vending machine in which necessary items are printed and ejected when a ticket is issued by the printing device, there is a possibility that the printing device or the paper feeding device may break down. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a paper discharge mechanism that solves such a problem and reliably discharges stored continuous paper in a predetermined manner.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the paper discharge mechanism according to the invention of claim 1 discharges the stored continuous paper in a predetermined manner in response to an operation when the paper is used. In the paper discharge mechanism, a continuous paper storage unit, a paper discharge unit for sending the paper from the continuous paper storage unit to an outlet, a cutting unit for cutting the paper into a predetermined length, a continuous paper storage unit and a paper discharge unit. A guide portion for biasing the sheet between the two, holding means for movably holding the guide portion, detection means for operating by the movement of the holding means and outputting a signal,
The abnormal signal is displayed on the display means based on the output signal of the detecting means generated by the movement of the guide portion when the paper is forcibly pulled out from the take-out port. It is configured to do.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a paper discharge mechanism for discharging the stored continuous paper in a predetermined manner in response to an operation when the paper is used. A paper discharge unit that sends the paper from the paper storage unit to the take-out port, a cutting unit that cuts the paper at a predetermined length, a guide unit that biases the paper between the continuous paper storage unit and the paper discharge unit, and a guide. Holding means for movably holding the section, detection means for operating by the movement of the holding means to output a signal, and signal means for forcibly outputting a cutting signal for continuous paper by the output signal of the detection means, When the continuous paper is forcibly pulled out from the take-out port, the signal means is activated to forcibly cut the continuous paper based on the output signal of the detection means generated by the movement of the guide portion.

Further, according to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a paper discharging mechanism of a ticket issuing machine which sells the stored continuous paper in a predetermined format in response to a ticket purchase operation.
The continuous paper storage unit, the paper discharge unit that sends the paper from the continuous paper storage unit to the ticket outlet, the cutting unit that cuts the paper at a predetermined length, and the paper between the continuous paper storage unit and the paper discharge unit. It comprises a guide portion for biasing, a holding means for movably holding the guide portion, a detection means for operating by the movement of the holding means to output a signal, and a display means for displaying an abnormal signal by the output signal of the detection means. When the paper is forcibly pulled out from the ticket slot, the abnormal signal is displayed on the display means based on the output signal of the detecting means generated by the movement of the guide portion.

Further, the paper discharge mechanism according to the invention of claim 4 is a paper discharge mechanism of a ticket issuing machine which sells the stored continuous paper in a predetermined format in response to a ticket purchase operation,
A continuous paper storage unit, a paper discharge unit for sending the paper from the continuous paper storage unit to the ticket outlet, a cutting unit for cutting the continuous paper at a predetermined length, and a continuous unit between the continuous paper storage unit and the paper discharge unit. A guide unit for biasing the sheet, a holding unit for movably holding the guide unit, a detection unit that operates by the movement of the holding unit and outputs a signal, and a signal for forcibly cutting continuous sheets by the output signal of the detection unit. When the continuous paper is forcibly pulled out from the ticket slot, the signal means is activated to forcibly cut the continuous paper based on the output signal of the detection means generated by the movement of the guide section. It is configured as follows.

Further, in the paper discharge mechanism according to the invention of claim 5, the display of the abnormal signal by the display means is performed through a sound.

Further, in the paper discharging mechanism according to the invention of claim 6, the image pickup device 11c is operated by the output signal of the detecting means.
Is operated to photograph the surroundings of the ticket issuing machine and record the surrounding situation.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In Figure 1,
On the outer case 1 of a vending machine such as a ticket vending machine, such as a cash voucher, various tickets, and reserved seat vouchers, a paper outlet 2 for a cash voucher or the like, a bill slot 7a, and a coin slot 7b are provided on the front side.
And a return port 8, and a type display window 9 for purchase tickets and the like and selection buttons 10 corresponding thereto. Further, a warning lamp 11a and a speaker 11b for displaying the abnormality of the vending machine are provided as the warning display means 11. Furthermore, the imaging device 11 for the monitor
c is provided. The speaker 11b is provided to display an abnormality by emitting an alarm sound or an alarm sound. The image pickup device 11c is the alarm display means 1
It functions as 1 and operates to take a picture of the surroundings of the vending machine and record the surrounding situation.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the internal mechanism of a vending machine such as a cash voucher, showing a state in which the continuous roll paper 3 can be taken out and is attached to the attachment shaft 3a of the paper storage unit H. There is. A printer 4, a cutting unit 6, a paper guide unit 12, and a paper discharge unit 5 are sequentially arranged from the continuous roll paper 3 toward the paper outlet 2. Base printing is performed on the continuous roll paper 3 in advance in a format for each type according to the application, and the designated seat number selected by the selection button 10 and the like are additionally printed by the printer 4 together with the sale date and the like. . The printer 4 includes a thermal head 4a and a platen roller 4b, but may be a dot printer, an inkjet printer, a laser printer, or the like. The cutting means 6 cuts the continuous roll paper 3 one by one in order to cut and sell the roll paper 3 in accordance with an operation completion signal. The paper discharge unit 5 is composed of two upper and lower rotary rollers, and sends out the paper 3 sandwiched between them by rotation from the paper storage unit H toward the take-out port 2.

On the other hand, the paper guide portion 12 is composed of a receiving member 12a having a concave surface and a pressing member 12b having a convex surface, and a spring 12c is provided so as to bias the continuous roll paper 3 sandwiched between them downward. It is energized. When the continuous roll paper 3 is forcibly pulled out from the take-out port, the pressing member 12b of the paper guide portion 12 is pushed back by the tension of the paper 3, so that the deviation of the paper 3 is released and the paper becomes straight. This spring 12c is compressed. In this way the spring 12
c functions as a holding unit for holding the continuous roll paper 3 in the biased position. When the paper guide portion 12 is pushed back, the electric contact 13 as a detection means provided on the back surface of the pushing member 12b is closed, and upon receipt of this signal, an abnormality warning signal is output by a known method not shown. It Then, the warning lamp 11a and the speaker 11b are activated to issue an alarm. Further, since the image pickup device 11c operates as the alarm display means 11 to take a picture of the surroundings of the vending machine and record the surrounding situation, the situation when the vending machine is illegally operated can be known. .

Even if the continuous roll paper 3 in the above embodiment is replaced with a folding continuous paper, the same operation can be performed and the same effect can be produced. Further, the electric contact 13 can be replaced with a detection means such as a magnetic detector, an electrostatic capacitance type detector or an optical type detector. Further, since the spring 12c only biases the paper guide portion 12, it can be replaced with a holding means by magnetic force or the like. In addition, the paper discharge unit 5
If the roller is configured as a one-way clutch so that when the paper 3 is forcibly pulled, this clutch slips to detect an abnormal condition, the paper guide unit 12 is eliminated, and the one-way clutch The slip mechanism can be the detecting means. Further, the cutting means 6 may be arranged in the vicinity of the paper discharge section 5, and can be selected according to the size of the paper to be discharged. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be appropriately modified and implemented within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

[0015]

As described above, according to the sheet discharging mechanism of the invention of claim 1, in response to the operation when the sheet is used,
In a paper discharge mechanism for discharging the stored continuous paper in a predetermined manner, a continuous paper storage unit, a paper discharge unit for sending the paper from the continuous paper storage unit to an outlet, and a cutting unit for cutting the paper at a predetermined length. A guide part for biasing the paper between the continuous paper storage part and the paper discharge part, holding means for movably holding the guide part, and detection means for activating the holding means to output a signal, The abnormal signal is displayed on the display means based on the output signal of the detecting means generated by the movement of the guide portion when the paper is forcibly pulled out from the take-out port. With this configuration, it is possible to instantly detect that an abnormal operation of such a device is performed, issue an alarm, and prevent fraudulent activity.

Further, according to the paper discharge mechanism of the invention of claim 2, in the paper discharge mechanism for discharging the stored continuous paper in a predetermined manner in response to the operation when the paper is used,
The continuous paper storage unit, the paper discharge unit that sends the paper from the continuous paper storage unit to the outlet, the cutting unit that cuts the paper at a predetermined length, and the paper between the continuous paper storage unit and the paper discharge unit. A biasing guide unit, a holding unit that holds the guide unit movably, a detection unit that operates by the movement of the holding unit and outputs a signal, and a continuous paper cutting signal is forcibly output by the output signal of the detection unit. Signal means to
When the continuous paper is forcibly pulled out from the take-out port, the signal means is activated to forcibly cut the continuous paper based on the output signal of the detection means generated by the movement of the guide portion. It is possible to instantly detect that an abnormal operation of the device is performed, take measures so as not to hinder the internal mechanism, and prevent illegal acts in advance.

Further, according to the paper discharge mechanism of the invention of claim 3, in the paper discharge mechanism of the ticket issuing machine which sells the stored continuous paper in a predetermined format in response to the operation of purchasing the ticket, the continuous paper storage Section, a sheet discharging section for sending the sheet from the continuous sheet storing section to the ticket outlet, a cutting means for cutting the sheet at a predetermined length, and a guide for biasing the sheet between the continuous sheet storing section and the sheet discharging section. Section, holding means for movably holding the guide part, detection means for operating by the movement of the holding means to output a signal, and display means for displaying an abnormal signal by the output signal of the detection means. Since the abnormal signal is displayed on the display means based on the output signal of the detection means generated by the movement of the guide portion when the paper is forcibly pulled out from the papermaking machine, such abnormal operation of the ticket issuing machine is performed. Door to detect instantly an alarm, so that it is possible to prevent the damage of illegal acts or expensive gold.

Further, according to the paper discharge mechanism of the invention of claim 4, in the paper discharge mechanism of the ticket issuing machine which sells the stored continuous paper in a predetermined format in response to the operation of purchasing the ticket, the continuous paper storage mechanism Section, a paper ejecting section for feeding the paper from the continuous paper accommodating section to the ticket voucher, a cutting means for cutting the continuous paper at a predetermined length, and a continuous paper biasing section between the continuous paper accommodating section and the paper ejecting section. A guide part for holding, a holding means for movably holding the guide part, a detection means for operating by the movement of the holding means to output a signal, and a signal for cutting the continuous paper forcibly output by the output signal of the detection means. A signal means, and when the continuous paper is forcibly pulled out from the ticket slot, the signal means is operated to forcibly cut the continuous paper based on the output signal of the detection means generated by the movement of the guide portion. did In this way, it is possible to instantly detect that such an abnormal operation of the ticket issuing machine is being performed and take measures so as not to hinder the internal mechanism, and prevent fraudulent acts and damages of large sum of money. become able to.

Further, according to the paper discharge mechanism of the invention of claim 5, the display of the abnormal signal by the display means is:
Since the operation is performed through the sound, it is possible to display the fact that the abnormal operation is performed by sound or voice to give an alarm.

Further, according to the paper discharge mechanism of the invention of claim 6, the image pickup device 11c is operated by the output signal of the detecting means, and is operated so as to photograph the periphery of the ticket issuing machine and record the surrounding condition. Since it is configured to do so, only the situation at the time when the fraudulent act was performed can be more efficiently confirmed by the image as compared with the case of constantly recording.

As a result, according to the present invention, in an automatic ticket vending machine for high-priced cash vouchers or tickets, the paper will not be unlawfully pulled out for the purpose of theft or misuse, and the cash voucher in which an unreasonably high amount of money is written is obtained. No duplicate ticket will be circulated illegally, and the damage will not be serious and will not be a problem. Further, in an automatic ticket vending machine in which necessary items are printed and ejected at the time of ticketing by the printing device, there is no fear of causing a failure in the printing device or the paper feeding device, and this type of device can be effectively used for a long period of time. Will be able to.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overall configuration of a sheet ejection mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of a main part of a paper discharge mechanism according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a conventional paper discharge mechanism.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Exterior case 2 Paper outlet 3 continuous paper H Continuous paper storage 3a mounting shaft 4 printer 4a thermal head 4b Platen roller 5 Paper ejection section 6 cutting means 7a banknote slot 7b Coin slot 8 Return port 9 Type display window 10 Select button 11 Display means 11a Warning lamp 11b speaker 11c imaging device 12 Paper guide 12a receiving member 12b push member 12c holding means 13 electrical contacts

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Shinichi Miyashita             2 6663 Funatsu, Kawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture               Kawaguchiko Precision Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 2C058 AB11 AC06 AD09 AE04 AF25                       AF45 AF51 GB48 GB52 LA03                       LB09 LB17 LC04                 2C060 AA08

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A paper ejecting mechanism for ejecting a stored continuous paper in a predetermined manner in response to an operation when the paper is used, and a paper for delivering the paper from the continuous paper storage section and the continuous paper storage section to an outlet. A discharge unit, a cutting unit that cuts the paper to a predetermined length, a guide unit that biases the paper between the continuous paper storage unit and the paper discharge unit, a holding unit that movably holds the guide unit, and a holding unit. It is composed of detection means that operates by the movement of the means and outputs a signal, and display means that displays the abnormal signal by the output signal of the detection means, and is generated by the movement of the guide portion when the paper is forcibly pulled out from the take-out port. A sheet ejection mechanism, characterized in that it is configured to display an abnormal signal on the display means based on the output signal of the detection means. 2. A paper ejecting mechanism for ejecting a stored continuous paper in a predetermined manner in response to an operation when the paper is used, and a paper for feeding the paper from the continuous paper accommodating section to the ejection port. A discharge unit, a cutting unit that cuts the paper to a predetermined length, a guide unit that biases the paper between the continuous paper storage unit and the paper discharge unit, a holding unit that movably holds the guide unit, and a holding unit. When the continuous paper is forcibly pulled out from the take-out port, the detection means operates by the movement of the means to output a signal, and the signal means forcibly outputs the cutting signal of the continuous paper by the output signal of the detection means. A paper discharge mechanism characterized in that the signal means is activated to forcibly cut continuous paper based on an output signal of the detection means generated by the movement of the guide portion. 3. A paper ejecting mechanism of a ticket issuing machine which sells the stored continuous paper in a predetermined format in response to a ticket purchase operation, and sends the paper from the continuous paper storage section to the ticket selling slot. A sheet discharging section, a cutting means for cutting the sheet to a predetermined length, a guide section for biasing the sheet between the continuous sheet storing section and the sheet discharging section, and a holding section for movably holding the guide section. , A detection unit that operates by the movement of the holding unit to output a signal and a display unit that displays an abnormal signal by the output signal of the detection unit. When the paper is forcibly pulled out from the ticket slot, the movement of the guide unit A paper discharge mechanism for a ticket issuing machine, characterized in that the abnormal signal is displayed on the display means based on the output signal of the detecting means. 4. A paper ejecting mechanism of a ticket issuing machine which sells the stored continuous paper in a predetermined format in response to a ticket purchase operation, and sends the paper from the continuous paper storage section to the ticket selling slot. Sheet discharging section, cutting means for cutting the continuous sheet to a predetermined length, a guide section for biasing the continuous sheet between the continuous sheet storing section and the sheet discharging section, and a holding section for movably holding the guide section. Means, a detection means that operates by the movement of the holding means to output a signal, and a signal means that forcibly outputs a disconnection signal of the continuous paper by the output signal of the detection means, and forcibly outputs the continuous paper from the ticket vending machine. A sheet ejecting mechanism for a ticket issuing machine, characterized in that, when the sheet is pulled out, the signal means is activated to forcibly cut the continuous sheet based on the output signal of the detecting means caused by the movement of the guide portion. 5. The abnormal signal is displayed by the display means,
The method according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the operation is performed through sound.
The paper ejection mechanism described in. 6. The image pickup device 11c is operated by an output signal of the detecting means to photograph the periphery of the ticket issuing machine and record the surrounding situation. 2. A sheet ejection mechanism for a ticket issuing machine according to claim 2 or claim 4.